U.S. EMBASSY OUAGADOUGOU

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT # 19-12
SPEAR COORDINATOR
(SPEAR = Special Embassy Augmentation and Response)
The U.S. Mission in Ouagadougou is seeking eligible and qualified applicants for the position of SPEAR Coordinator in the Regional Security Office.
Opening Date : May 06, 2019
Closing Date : May 20, 2018
Open to : all interested candidates/ All Sources
Work Schedule : Full-time (40 hours/week)
SALARY : *Ordinarily Resident (OR) : CFA 12,884,788 p.a. (Starting Salary)
(Position Grade : FSN-08)

ALL ORDINARILY RESIDENT (OR) APPLICANTS (See Appendix for definition) MUST HAVE THE REQUIRED WORK AND/OR RESIDENCY PERMITS TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR CONSIDERATION.

BASIC FUNCTION OF POSITION :

This position is located in the Regional Security Office and provides logistical support to the $2 million Anti-Terrorism Assistance (ATA), Special Program for Embassy Augmentation Response (SPEAR) Ouagadougou program. S/he maintains and improves liaison with the Government of Burkina Faso (GoBF) training partners and security forces. Incumbent assists the SPEAR mentor and visiting SPEAR instructors in the delivery of all SPEAR training, daily SPEAR operations, and assists with ATA training courses when possible. Incumbent reports directly to an Assistant Regional Security Officer (ARSO). Send and receive office correspondence and diplomatic notes and translate written and verbal messages from and to French, and English.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED :

1. EDUCATION : University degree in criminal justice, law, administration, management, business or political science is required.
2. EXPERIENCE : A minimum of five years experience in security, administration, logistics, personnel management, and project implementation and/or coordination with military, National Gendarmerie or international organizations is required.

3. LANGUAGE : Level IV (fluency) speaking and writing English is required.
Level IV (fluency) speaking and writing French is required. These may be tested.

4. SKILLS AND ABILITIES : Excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to interact well with persons at all levels of government and the private sector. Must be able to successfully manage multiple projects at the same time. Must have a driver’s license and able to operate an armored vehicle. These may be tested.

5. JOB KNOWLEDGE : Familiarity with Burkina Faso law enforcement organizations, military structure and organization and US Embassy missions and functions. Must have strong interpersonal, organizational, time management and planning skills, and be detail oriented.

HOW TO APPLY : Applicants must complete the following application process to be considered :
• Create an account on the Electronic Recruitment Application (ERA) Website at https://erajobs.state.gov/dos-era/bfa/vacancysearch/searchVacancies.hms
• Choose Announcement Number Ouaga-2019-12 SPEAR Coordinator and complete the online application.
• Upload any additional documentation that supports or addresses the requirements listed above (e.g. resume, cover letter, degrees certificates, wok permits & SF 50 if applicable) into the Electronic Recruitment Application system.

Required Documents : Please provide the required documentation listed below with your application :
• Residency and/or Work Permit (If applicable)
• Degree
• DD-214 - Member Copy 4, Letter from Veterans’ Affairs, or other supporting documentation (if applicable)
• SF-50 (if applicable)
• Clear and concise resume.
• Relevant Work attestations and Certificates.

What to Expect Next : Applicants who are invited to take a language or skills test, or who are selected for an interview will be contacted via telephone calls and email.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION : The complete position description listing all of the duties and responsibilities may be obtained by contacting the Human Resources Office at HROouaga@state.gov

Note :

• All Application must be made in English.
• All applications received after the deadline will not be considered.
• All applications must be for an open/advertised position.
• Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY : The U.S. Mission provides equal opportunity and fair and equitable treatment in employment to all people without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, political affiliation, marital status, or sexual orientation. The Department of State also strives to achieve equal employment opportunity in all personnel operations through continuing diversity enhancement programs. The EEO complaint procedure is not available to individuals who believe they have been denied equal opportunity based upon marital status or political affiliation. Individuals with such complaints should avail themselves of the appropriate grievance procedures, remedies for prohibited personnel practices, and/or courts for relief.